10 Related Articles, between 2018-12-18 and 2018-12-20

'The Voice' finale: Chris Kroeze shows Nashville potential with moving performance. The country artist was one of four finalists to compete on the NBC show Monday. The winner will be revealed on Tuesday's season finale. >>

Deacon removed from ministry after calling for investigation. A Nashville deacon who has questioned the handling of a recently published list of Tennessee priests accused of sexual abuse has been removed from ministry at his local parish. >>

How contractors with ‘ghost’ workers give big companies a buffer against immigration officials. Seven days a week, Martha Lopez arrived before dawn at the Target in Brentwood, Tenn., to make sure the store in the Nashville suburb gleamed for shoppers. For about two years, Lopez said, she emptied trash, scrubbed the toilets and polished the white floors to maintain the “wet look” the retailer... >>

Mother's tears of joy as her Marine son surprises her with a Christmas visit . Christy Wilson is chatting with friends at a Christmas party in her home in Mount Juliet, near Nashville, Tennessee when her son, Ethan, creeps up behind her. >>

Nashville preps new 16-foot note to drop on NYE. Nashville is adjusting its tune for its annual New Year's Eve celebration in the form of a new 16-foot multicolored musical note. (Dec. 21) >>

Nashville’s Star Rises as Midsize Cities Break Into Winners and Losers. Nashville and others are thriving thanks to a mix of luck, astute political choices and well-timed investments, while cities like Birmingham, Ala., fall behind. >>

New Year’s Eve in Nashville: Where to eat, drink and be merry in Music City. Here’s where to see free music, sip whiskey and savor the city’s signature hot chicken >>

Predators star P.K. Subban's holiday tradition helps those in need, comes from the heart. Nashville Predators star P.K. Subban released video of his fifth annual Holiday Surprise in which he tries to bring cheer to children in need. >>

Waffle House shooting suspect sent delusional text messages. The man accused of killing four people in a Nashville Waffle House used to send his father text messages in which he punctuated everyday chitchat with delusional rants. >>